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Aobadai Tokyu Square Rooftop Plaza Opening

The much-anticipated Rooftop Plaza at Aobadai Tokyu Square is slated for a grand opening on April 25, 2025. This new space is a collaboration between Tokyu Corporation and Tokyu Malls Development. Located directly connected to Aobadai Station on the Den-en-toshi Line, the plaza promises to enhance community interaction with its core concept: "Sense of Play - A Place to Enjoy Time Creatively!".

The Rooftop Plaza emerges as a versatile area designed for both adults and children to sit, climb, and engage in various activities. It boasts large play equipment and a stage, adorned with art that ignites creativity and imagination. Following its opening, the plaza will host a range of events in collaboration with local businesses, educational institutions, and more. Key events include the "Welcome to Everyone's Sky Plaza" on April 26-27, and the "Animal Festival" on May 5-6, 2025.

Aobadai Tokyu Square first opened its doors in November 2000, with a grand opening of the entire facility in March 2002. The initial development included the 'Square Park,' a playground that delighted local visitors until its closure in 2008. After years of limited usage due to its exclusive event focus, the Rooftop Plaza marks a return to community spaces, revitalizing the area after 17 long years.

Plaza Overview

• - Location: Aobadai Tokyu Square South 1, Rooftop, 2-1-1 Aobadai, Aoba Ward, Yokohama, Kanagawa
• - Area: Approximately 1,000㎡
• - Opening Hours: 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM (Initial period)
• - Opening Date: April 25, 2025
• - Admission Fee: Free
• - Closure Days: As per facility's closure days. It may also close due to adverse weather or safety concerns.

The plaza aims to serve not only as a recreational space but also as a hub for community formation. Tokyu and Tokyu Malls Development will continue to work towards revitalizing the area along the Tokyu Line and enhancing its value through community-rooted commercial activities.

Opening Events

The opening festivities set for April 26-27 will include various activities at the Rooftop Plaza:

• - Storytime Music Show: Enjoy an artfully guided performance by the music unit 'Banpaku to Anna' who will bring children's books to life through song and visuals. Showtimes: 11 AM and 1 PM on April 26.
• - Interactive Puppet Show: Experience a reading of illustrated stories with a musical twist performed by 'The Worthless.' Showtimes: 11 AM and 1 PM on April 27.
• - Local Craft Market: Featuring culinary delights from well-loved Aoba establishments, this market will allow visitors to enjoy tasty treats on the rooftop's artificial grass and camping tables.

Moreover, visitors can relax in the 'Sora Iro Green Park' area, complete with hammocks for lounging under the sky, or browse a variety of books and picture books in the 'Aozora Library.'

Golden Week Festival

Animal Festival: Scheduled for May 5-6, 2025, visitors can interact with rabbits, guinea pigs, and chicks in a specially set-up petting zoo. Admission for this experience is conditioned upon receipts from participating stores, ensuring a vibrant mix of shopping and fun.

Detailed information about the events will be available on the Aobadai Tokyu Square website, where visitors can also stay updated about potential changes.

Conclusion

With its strategic location directly connected to the train station and commitment towards community engagement, the Rooftop Plaza of Aobadai Tokyu Square is positioned to reignite local interaction and foster a spirited community atmosphere. The Plaza opens a fresh chapter for Aobadai and invites everyone to come and play, learn, and connect starting in April 2025.